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Zach Wigal

FounderGamers Outreach

Los Angeles Area

Member Since January 2021

Skills

Video Games
Event Management
Social Media

About

Zach Wigal is the founder of Gamers Outreach, a charity organization that provides recreation to children in hospitals through the power of video games and the gaming community. To date, Gamers Outreach programs enable an estimated 1.5 - 2 million play sessions for patients across 200 healthcare facilities each year. The organization also hosts one of the largest LAN parties in North America - Gamers for Giving - which brings together gamers and esports enthusiasts to support hospitalized families. Wigal has been recognized as a 2019 CNN Hero and named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (2017) for his work in the games-for-health space.

Published content

14 Culture Leaders on How to Take the First Step to Entrepreneurship

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Starting a business is easier with help from those who have already done it. Branching into entrepreneurship often feels like a huge leap of faith. This is especially true for prospective business owners looking to work within the culture space. Many industries in this sphere are already filled with talented creatives, and it can seem near impossible to break into. However, starting your own business can open the door to personal and professional growth and fulfillment. Below, the leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council offer some sage advice for those hesitant to take the first step toward their entrepreneurial dreams.

13 Ways to Inspire Your Team to Do Their Best Work (Even in a Remote Environment)

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New ways of working require more thoughtful leadership. As more and more businesses make what was once a temporary virtual working environment a permanent solution, some leaders are struggling to inspire their teams to perform. Zoom fatigue and a lack of in-person connection present difficult hurdles, and motivation can seem like it’s at an all-time low. For insight on how to inspire a team to do their best work, 13 experts from Rolling Stone Culture Council each shared one motivational strategy that any company leader can use to get their employees feeling and working their best.

11 Marketing Pros Share Their Tips for Standing Out in an Ad-Heavy World

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Even in today's ultra-saturated media landscape, it's possible to rise above the noise. From promoted social media posts to TV commercials and everything in between, the world is saturated with advertisements. Now more than ever, businesses need to be strategic in the way they conduct their marketing and find a way to stand out from the crowd. Otherwise, they face the risk of being forgotten or going unseen by their target audience. If you’re looking to truly stand out with your marketing, the leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council offer a few tips for how to set yourself apart from your competitors and genuinely connect with your audience.

Company details

Gamers Outreach

Company bio

Gamers Outreach is a for-purpose organization helping to restore a sense of joy and normalcy in the lives of hospitalized families. Through the power of video games and the gaming community, Gamers Outreach is building a world where play is easily prioritized alongside research and treatment.

Industry

Gaming

Area of focus

Video Games
Health Care

Company size

11 - 50

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